My advice would be to don't be afraid to reach out to people asking if they have any research opportunities for you, the worst they can do it say no! I would also say to take advantage of any opportunity for research even if it is something that you don't think you would be interested in. Give everything a chance and if you hate it you can stop doing it but there is a possibility you could really enjoy doing something you didn't expect you would.
Charlotte Ludorf
Animal Science
Research Topic: Supplementation of Bacillus subtilis Combined with Plant Extracts Effect on Growth Performance and Post-weaning Diarrhea in Pigs
Graduation Year: 2026
Undergraduate Research Ambassador
Research Poster Located in the STEM Building
Research Experience:
Current:
- Research assistant in the Animal Nutrition, Health, and Physiology Laboratory studying different feed additives impact on piglet health and growth performance.
- Research assistant in the Dairy Metabolism Group Laboratory studying the impact of nutritional interventions on dairy calves' and cows' immune systems.
Experience With:
- Sample collection
- ELISA assays
- Data analysis
- Intestinal morphology tracing
- Serum extraction from blood
- Systematic review
- Presenting research
Campus Involvement:
- Animal Science Undergraduate Research Student Association (ASURSA)
- Pre-Veterinary Medical Association
- Zeta Theta Omega
- Lyman Briggs Peer Learning Facilitator
- Usher at the Wharton Center for Performing Arts
Post-Graduation Plans:
- Attend graduate school to study Animal Science
